Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal of middle ear cysts in 2 dogs using mouth approach
By Shigihara, Kae et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2022·Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical treatment of middle ear cholesteatoma using an oral approach in 2 dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Beagle and a 7-year-old Labrador were both brought in for issues related to their ears, which included discomfort and potential swelling. After imaging and examination, they were diagnosed with middle ear cholesteatoma, a condition where cysts form in the ear and can cause pain and other problems. Both dogs underwent surgery through the mouth to remove the abnormal tissue, and the procedure was successful. Following treatment, both dogs showed improvement and relief from their symptoms, suggesting this surgical method could be a good option for similar cases in the future.
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Abstract
Middle ear cholesteatoma is caused by the formation of epidermoid cysts that result in distention and enlargement of the tympanic bulla with subsequent destruction of surrounding tissues. We report treatment of middle ear cholesteatoma in 2 dogs,an oral surgical approach. Abnormal tympanic bulla contents and the wall compressing the pharynx were successfully removed in both cases. Computed tomography imaging, surgical findings, and histopathology results were consistent with middle ear cholesteatoma in both cases. The outcomes in both cases suggest that an oral surgical approach may be an alternative treatment for middle ear cholesteatoma in dogs. Key clinical message: Despite the limited number of cases described herein, our report indicates that the direct oral approach for canine cholesteatoma may be and alternative approach.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35368392/